Question

A person may not act as pilot in command of any of the following aircraft unless (s)he holds a type rating for that aircraft: A large aircraft (except lighter-than-air), i.e., over 12,500 pounds gross weight. Which of the following aircraft requires a type rating?

1) A large aircraft with a gross weight of less than 12,500 pounds
2) A turbojet-powered airplane
3) A lighter-than-air aircraft
4) An aircraft specified by the FAA through aircraft type certificate procedures

Answer 1

A type rating is necessary for any large aircraft over 12,500 pounds, turbojet-powered airplanes regardless of weight, and any aircraft mandated by the FAA through aircraft type certificate procedures. Lighter-than-air aircraft and large aircraft under 12,500 pounds do not require a type rating unless other criteria are met.

Step-by-step explanation:

The question focuses on understanding which types of aircraft require a pilot to hold a specific type rating for operation. According to Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) regulations, a type rating is required for the following kinds of aircraft:

1. A large aircraft with a gross weight of over 12,500 pounds, except lighter-than-air.
2. Any turbojet-powered airplane, regardless of weight.
3. An aircraft specified by the FAA through aircraft type certificate procedures.

Based on these criteria:

• A large aircraft with a gross weight of less than 12,500 pounds does not require a type rating unless it is turbojet-powered or specifically mandated by the FAA.
• A turbojet-powered airplane requires a type rating.
• A lighter-than-air aircraft does not require a type rating based solely on its weight.
• Any aircraft that the FAA specifically lists through aircraft type certificate procedures require a type rating.